… Botanic Garden with a tour of the bonsai collection. Stop at the Rose Terrace Bar on the way to the Bonsai Courtyard to purchase a beverage if you wish. Then proceed to the courtyard to hear stories of the trees' … display principles. This is a tour, not a workshop, and no tools or trees are required. Dress for the weather. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden Bonsai East Courtyard, …
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… The common tansy is a Eurasian native that was cultivated in ancient times for medicinal purposes. Be aware that the plant contains a chemical, thujone, that has been known to cause convulsions. It can grow to a height of 2’ with a similar spread. The fern-like foliage is aromatic and it blooms in late …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Baldwin's or western ironweed is native to the western parts of the eastern US from Minnesota down to Texas, where it thrives in the drier soils of the Great Plains. It bears bright purple … of ironweeds conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Baldwn's ironweed received a good rating for growing in local conditions. …
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… has an upright habit and approaches the size of a small tree. White flowers in May give way to red to black fruits; fall foliage is burgundy. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: Look for this common migrant warbler in any wooded habitat at the Garden, especially areas with …
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… soil. Free blooming, deeply cupped, and delightfully perfumed, this red English Rose is a gift for the garden! A rare combination of very plush, fully double blooms and a very deep crimson … with great cold hardiness, glossy, healthy foliage, and strong, upright growth.Named for the passionate, brooding character in Emily Bronte's classic, Wuthering Heights, this rose …
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… This year’s cold, wet spring was followed by a hot, dry summer and that spelled trouble for lawns. If you’ve noticed some dead patches or more weeds (like ragweed and nutsedge) than … temperatures and warm sun and soil help grass seed germinate quickly. This is a good time to assess your carpet of green. Common Lawn Problems Brown patches and ring spots are due to diseases that attacks grass roots, leaving unsightly dead zones in the lawn. Problems such as …
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… How to add Pantone’s ‘Peach Fuzz’ to your plantings Think about a sweet, fuzzy summer peach, a hue between pink and orange—that’s “Peach Fuzz,” Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2024. As curator of plant collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden, I immediately began …
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… the dark purple lip on this Cattleya orchid with the famous scent. Cattleyas are challenging for homeowners, unless they can be placed under high-quality grow lamps in the winter months. Bright light, high humidity, and well-drained potting media are all key to success. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… Three to five medium sized pinkish-red flowers with a yellow blotch on the lip (labellum) appear in winter on this cattleya orchid hybrid. Cattleyas and their relatives are challenging for homeowners unless they have high quality grow lamps available and the ability to maintain high relative humidity. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each …
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